25 | Manuel Akanji - 2022/23 Performances

[snorky]

He did well last night though but like you say, let's wait and see before we start raving about him.

No. I want to start raving now. He is fuckin mint. In fact fuck it, I am off to get a tat done. :)

 

[kaz7]

Well done manny

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Consequently they replaced him with Sule and Schlotterbeck

The latter of which is someone to keep an eye on. He was apparently brilliant last season for Freiburg.

 

[Goldust]

I believe he will give all our centre backs a push for their money once fit and adjusted to the team etc, especially if their injuries keep up.

 

[Shaffer92]

The latter of which is someone to keep an eye on. He was apparently brilliant last season for Freiburg.

I watched Dortmund's game vs Hoffenheim last weekend and he was indeed really impressive.

 

[Stiff Little Wingers]

Dortmund had 2 other quality CBs and Akanji had a year left so it was a no brainer for them to sell. Why no one else made a move I don't know. Maybe other clubs though they only wanted the best available and if Akanji was 3rd best at Dortmund then he wasn't good enough. That is a pretty narrow view. He looks great so far.

I hope you're right there mate.
Although weren't we saying the same about Mangala?

 

[alexmcity]

Pep's comparison with Laporte invites the thought we can see them as a CB pair in big games. If Pep's right, their ability to break lines with passes may be key in resisting high pressing and having a more efficient build up play.

 

[yankblue]

I know absolutely nothing about him but he did look good against Sevilla. Perfect Pep player

 

[BuzzedLityear]

Great debut. The nice part about the depth we're starting to build in the back is we don't feel as much pressure to rush guys back from injury. That's a big factor as to why some of our guys are so injury prone.

 

[Dicko69]

Best debut as a cb since mangala so I won't get too carried away just yet, but yeah, so far so good